Backpacking Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, December
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to San Gil?
The best time to visit San Gil for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in San Gil due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for San Gil
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 90 |
February | 73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 129 |
March | 64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 21° | 188 |
April | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 21° | 254 |
May | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 21° | 271 |
June | 58Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 170 |
July | 64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 160 |
August | 55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 21° | 185 |
September | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 21° | 213 |
October | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 20° | 270 |
November | 50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 20° | 214 |
December | 71Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 105 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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